Billy Bob Thornton

Around the time Sling Blade was being filmed, Thornton got back together with some old bandmates and held jam sessions, providing entertainment for the film crew. This became habit, and Thornton began doing this for several of his films.

Not long after, Thornton was urged by friends to begin writing his own music and recording. 2001 saw the release of "Private Radio," his debut album, described on his website as "dark, profoundly personal, and moving."